India

Bypolls results 2017 updates in 8 states: Here are the counting and results updates from 10 constituencies

Read more about live updates from the counting and the results of byelections in 10 constituencies across 8 states.

Apr 13, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav was given a fair trial, says Pak envoy Abdul Basit

Pakistan has "sufficient evidence" to convict Kulbhushan Jadhav on espionage charges and he has the right to appeal or seek mercy, Abdul Basit said.

Apr 13, 2017

EC dares political parties, scientists, technologists to prove EVMs can be tampered with

The Election Commission's challenge, which consists of four levels, will be held at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi for 10 days.

Apr 12, 2017

Child trafficking racket exposed in Bengaluru; police claim over 150 girls victimised

A child trafficking racket has reportedly been exposed in Bengaluru with police saying that over 150 girls were trafficked across India.

Apr 12, 2017

Art of Ruining: 10 years, Rs 13.29 crore to rehabilitate Yamuna floodplains in the wake of Sri Sri's 2016 event

The four-member committee had asked the AOL Foundation to pay reparations of Rs 100-120 crore for causing "extensive and severe damage" to the Yamuna floodplains.

Apr 12, 2017

India, Pakistan spar over Kulbhushan Jadhav while 17 mentally unsound Indians languish in Pak jails

Pakistan had said that the 17 mentally unsound Indians have completed their jail-terms but they can't be returned until their nationality and exact identity is established. Do they have any takers in India?

Apr 12, 2017

Uttar Pradesh: Hindu Yuva Vahini activists thrash couple alleging 'love jihad' in Meerut

Activists of Hindu Yuva Vahini, founded by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, have reportedly accused a Muslim boy of romancing a Hindu girl and trying to convert her religion.

Apr 12, 2017

CBSE says 36-24-36 body shape is 'best' for females, 'V' body shape best for males!

The CBSE textbook goes on to say that even beauty pageants like Miss World and Miss Universe judge contestants based on the 36-24-36 body shape.

Apr 12, 2017

Pakistan links Karachi-based don to Kulbhushan Jadhav in espionage case

Pakistan Army arrested Uzair Baloch early on Wednesday in accordance with the Pakistan Army act. They said he helped Jadhav in espionage.

Apr 12, 2017

Maundy Thursday 2017: Why and how is it observed? Bible verses, quotes, and all you need to know about the holy day

Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, is observed on April 13 this year.

Apr 12, 2017

BSF officials seize 348 fake notes of Rs 2,000 at Indo-Bangla border

Reports state that the BSF's South Bengal frontier has seized fake notes worth Rs 14.98 lakh this year so far from the border region.

Apr 12, 2017

Jharkhand BJP MLA Sanjeev Singh arrested for Congress leader, 3 aides' murder

Sanjeev Singh, BJP MLA from Jharkhand's Jharia, planned the murder of Neeraj Singh, former deputy mayor of Dhanbad, and his three aides.

Apr 12, 2017

Muslim personal law board says will abolish triple talaq in 1.5 years, but Govt shouldn't interfere

All India Muslim Personal Law Board vice-president spoke on multiple controversial topics like beef consumption, Kashmiri youth, triple talaq, and Ram mandir on Tuesday.

Apr 12, 2017

BJP takes a leaf out of AAP's book, names and shames Kejriwal-led party's leaders

The BJP has put up a hoarding outside its Delhi office that features pictures of leaders from the AAP with the caption: "MCD ki baagdor inko? (Do you want to give the MCD's responsibility to them?)."

Apr 11, 2017

Mahindra & Mahindra, SsangYong to develop electric SUVs by 2020

This initiative by Mahindra and Ssangyong comes at a time when automakers across the globe are focussing on reducing emissions by adopting cleaner fuel technologies.

Apr 11, 2017